Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (4 motions)
4 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
"That the report of Heritage Kitchener, dated February 3, 2026, listed as items 7.1.a to 7.1.b on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Moved by Councillor C. Michaud, seconded by Councillor D. Chapman
Carried
"That the report of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, dated February 9, 2026, listed as item 7.3.a on the agenda this date, be adopted."
Moved by Councillor P. Singh, seconded by Councillor D. Chapman
Carried
“WHEREAS the City of Kitchener’s cold water ice making pilot at Sportsworld Arena demonstrated measurable environmental and financial benefits, including a reduction in energy usage, CO2 emissions and operational costs, and; WHEREAS these environmental, financial and operating improvements were achieved while maintaining a good quality of ice and a positive user experience, and; WHEREAS the City has expanded the cold water ice making program to Activa Sportsplex and Lions Arena; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to prepare an issue paper as part of the 2027 budget process that evaluates the potential to expand this program to Grand River Arena, Don McLaren Arena and the Kinsmen and Kiwanis ice pads at The Memorial Auditorium.”
Moved by Councillor S. Stretch, seconded by Councillor S. Davey
Carried
"That Council receive this report for information on the progress of the Pitch Kitchener program and the outcomes of the inaugural pilot round; and, That Council endorse the continuation of the Pitch Kitchener program as an annual initiative, subject to confirmation of required annual funding; and further, That staff be directed to bring forward a funding request as part of the 2027 budget process to support future iterations of Pitch Kitchener."
Moved by Councillor S. Davey, seconded by Councillor J. Deneault